Perform travel and expense analytics

Trigger: A scheduled financial reporting cycle begins or a critical mass of employee expense data accumulates in the financial system.

1. Aggregate processed travel and expense data from financial systems
2. Categorize spend by department, vendor, and expense type
3. Compare actual expenditures against budgeted allocations and travel policies
4. Flag anomalies, out-of-policy spending, and high-frequency vendors
5. Compile analytics into actionable dashboards and cost-saving recommendations
6. Present findings to finance leadership and department heads

Outcome: Management receives actionable intelligence on spending trends, policy compliance, and vendor negotiation opportunities.